General Information; Preface; Intended Use; Field Of Application - Otto Bock M1 Intro Bedienungsanleitung

1 General Information

1.1 Preface

Congratulations on choosing a lightweight wheelchair from the Start series, a high-quality pro-
duct that offers versatile applications for everyday use at home and outdoors. Before using your
wheelchair, it is essential to read the sections "Delivery / Preparing the Wheelchair for Use" and
"Safety Instructions" .
The section "Accessories" presents additional components of the Start which can expand its
field of application and improve its comfort. The section "Adjustment / Assembly Instructions"
provides an overview of the possibilities to customize the wheelchair to your personal needs
and preferences. The model as described in these Instructions for Use is subject to technical
changes without notice.

1.2 Intended Use

The lightweight wheelchairs of the Start series are designed solely for people who are unable to
walk or who have a walking impediment. The wheelchairs can be moved either by the patients
themselves or by another person.
The Otto Bock warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified con-
ditions and for the intended purposes, following all manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Field of Application

The versatility of the Start series wheelchairs and their modular design make them suitable for
patients who have walking impediments or walking inabilities due to:
• Paralyses
• Loss of limbs (lower limb amputation)
• Defective or deformed limbs
• Joint contractures or defects
• Diseases such as cardiac or circulatory insufficiency, balance disorders or cachexia as well
as for geriatric patients who still have usable residual strength in the upper limbs.
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